Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this February vacation? Here are some fantastic free and engaging activities happening around Boston and beyond!
Thursday, February 20
Revolutionary Spaces: Free Admission
310 Washington Street, Boston
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Step back in time and explore the historic sites that shaped our nation. This is a great opportunity for families to immerse themselves in history at no cost.
Friday, February 21
DCR Steriti Memorial Rink: Ice Skating Party
561 Commercial Street, Boston
Hours: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of free ice skating, music, refreshments, and games, all while learning about climate change. Admission and skate rentals are complimentary. Advance registration is highly encouraged.
Peabody Essex Museum: Free Admission
161 Essex Street, Salem
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A perfect day to explore art, culture, and history at one of New England’s most renowned museums, free of charge.
Ongoing Events
Make Your Own Art at the Museum of Fine Arts
February 19-22 | 465 Huntington Ave., Boston
Visit the MFA from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for four days of drop-in art-making workshops. Activities include soak-stain painting, memento box decorating, and LEGO printmaking.
Know Before You Go:
- Access to the craft events is included with general admission.
- Admission: $27 for adults, $10 for kids aged 7-17, and free for children 6 and under.
February Vacation Week at the MIT Museum
February 17-23 | 314 Main St., Cambridge
Got a budding scientist or tech whiz at home? The MIT Museum offers a week of interactive robotics, physics, and microscopy activities from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Special Hands-On Workshops:
- Brain Matters (Thursday, Feb. 20): Learn how doctors study the brain.
- Workshops are for kids 11 and up; parents can register them in advance.
With so many exciting activities, February vacation is sure to be filled with fun and learning.
